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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.01, 1,516.66 and 601.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.01, 1,516.66 and 601.69 is: 830.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.01 : 1,516.66 = 601.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.01/1,516.66 = 601.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.01x = 1,516.66 × 601.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.01x = 912,561.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,561.37/1,099.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.35

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